Alec vs Duke

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alec

Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #710 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"leader, military commander"

Origin: Latin

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Alec Rank #880

Duke Rank #710

Duke is more popular, ranked #710 vs #880 for Alec.

Is Alec or Duke more popular?

Duke is more popular, ranked #710 compared to Alec at #880 in the United States.

What do Alec and Duke mean?

Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Duke means "leader, military commander" (Latin origin).

Are Alec and Duke boy or girl names?

Alec is primarily a boy name. Duke is primarily a boy name.